NEVE ILAN, Israel – “A Big Hunk o' Love” in the Middle East. While U.S. fans gather today to mark the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, the Elvis American Diner off the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway is hosting a daylong homage to the King.

Members of the University of California's governing board spent the past month orchestrating the departure of President Robert C. Dynes after losing confidence in his leadership, officials said yesterday.

Mayor Jerry Sanders won the job two years ago by touting himself as the candidate with the integrity and management skills to move San Diego beyond the tumult and scandal that had darkened its sunny reputation nationwide.